Overview

• A$AP Rocky was acquitted of all charges in his February 2025 felony firearm assault trial and has since successfully petitioned to seal his criminal records.
• Rocky stars in Spike Lee's neo-noir thriller 'Highest 2 Lowest,' debuting at Cannes this month and releasing in U.S. theaters in August, where he plays a character informed by his own legal experiences.
• He credits acting as an emotional outlet during his trial, describing it as his 'only escape' and a way to process the challenges he faced in court.
• Rocky and Rihanna, who announced they are expecting their third child at the 2025 Met Gala, are exploring the possibility of collaborating on a film project in the future.
• The rapper has expressed ambitions to take on high-profile action roles, including his desire to become the 'Black James Bond,' as he continues to expand his career in film.